Junior Business Analyst UK - Claremont: WC at Rentokil Initial South Africa

KEY WORK OUTPUTS and ACCOUNTABILITY

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Daily, weekly and monthly reporting of operational and sales information along with regular performance reviews with operational management using excel, google sheets and slides.
• Monthly reporting of marketing spend and sales generated.
• Weekly reporting of sales incentives to drive product sales.
• Ad-hoc analysis and reporting as requested by senior management.
• Provide commentary and investigate variances to add value to reports and aid understanding of changing business performance.
• Respond to queries with data accuracy and follow up with investigations of data sources where required.
• Change, adapt and create new reporting as required to meet business needs.
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting and planning support to the Financial Controller and the  management accountant. 

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Maintain open and good relations with the operations director and the branch managers. 
• Understand challenges, customer and business performance issues that are specific to individual areas.
• Provide explanation and understanding of budgets and targets to branch managers and senior leaders.
• Identify variances and communicate these in a professional manner during monthly reviews with senior management.
• Provide assistance and support to the  Management Accountants to ensure the accuracy of accounting information.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Some database knowledge Qlik, Big Query, Data Studio would be beneficial but not essential
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with all candidates & key stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office (especially Microsoft Excel) and Google suite
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment
• Strong excel and google sheets experience required e.g. formulas, pivot tables and charts
• Ability to manipulate and draw trends from large data sets
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
• Some database knowledge Qlik, Big Query, Data Studio would be beneficial but not essential
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet month end deadlines